Sharjah Cooperative Society, SCI sign deal

Sharjah Cooperative Society has signed a cooperation agreement with Sharjah Charity International (SCI) to enable customers to make direct donations through point-of-sale (POS) devices across all the Cooperative’s branches.

The agreement marks a significant step towards enhancing the concept of social responsibility and broadening community participation in supporting charitable and humanitarian initiatives within Sharjah.

This partnership reflects the shared vision of both entities to leverage modern technological solutions that simplify and integrate the donation process into individuals’ daily lives.

It underscores their joint commitment to fostering a culture of sustainable giving and institutional philanthropy founded on transparency, efficiency, and innovation Majid Al Junaid, CEO of Sharjah Cooperative Society, emphasised that the agreement stems from the Cooperative’s unwavering commitment to its social responsibility and its dedication to supporting charitable and humanitarian causes.

He noted that the initiative represents an innovative model that combines technology and philanthropy in a seamless way.

“We take great pride in this partnership, which allows our customers to contribute easily and seamlessly to humanitarian causes, embodying the noble values deeply rooted in our community,” he said. “Enabling donations through POS devices is a pioneering step that transforms charitable giving into a convenient and sustainable part of everyday life.”

He further explained that the project aims to provide a secure and direct channel for donations through POS systems across Sharjah Cooperative’s branches, allowing customers to support charitable projects conveniently and swiftly during their shopping experience, without the need for any additional steps.

The initiative also enhances transparency in donation management, ensuring that contributions reach the intended beneficiaries in accordance with the highest standards of integrity and accountability.

Al Junaid added that the implementation of the initiative relied on developing an integrated system that ensures the highest levels of security and accuracy in collecting and transferring donations.

“The system has been designed to integrate directly with Sharjah Charity International’s digital platforms, allowing real-time and transparent tracking of all transactions,” he explained.

“This integration enhances operational efficiency and ensures that donations are processed reliably and smoothly. The initiative reflects the vital role of technology in advancing humanitarian work and reinforces our ongoing efforts towards digital transformation across all aspects of our operations and community services.”